Cruciferous cabbage is meant for more than just slaw and salad—these recipes highlight cabbage’s natural sweetness in cozy soups, comforting casseroles and roasted sides you’ll want to make on repeat. There’s a dish for every palate, whether you prefer something cheesy, spicy, saucy or packed with veggies. Recipes like our Melting Curry-Spiced Cabbage and Spicy Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry will transform the head of cabbage in your fridge into delicious, healthy comfort food.
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Melting Curry-Spiced Cabbage
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle.
This savory side dish turns humble green cabbage into something absolutely delicious. Wedges of cabbage are charred, then bathed in a curry-spiced sauce that infuses every layer with flavor. A final drizzle of yogurt and lime juice balance the flavors.
Cheesy Sautéed Cabbage
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
This cheesy cabbage is a comforting side dish that turns shredded green cabbage into something special. Creamy havarti cheese melts onto the warm cabbage, creating a rich, velvety texture. A layer of crispy panko breadcrumbs adds just the right amount of crunch.
Spicy Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Josh Hoggle.
This stir-fry is a quick, bold dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender strips of chicken are cooked then tossed with crisp cabbage and spicy chili-garlic sauce that brings just the right amount of heat.
Ranch-Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Brushed with olive oil and a sprinkle of ranch seasoning straight from the packet, cabbage wedges are roasted until perfectly caramelized. A drizzle of creamy ranch dressing completes this ranch-lovers’ dream.
French Onion Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
This French onion cabbage soup is a creative twist on the classic, bringing a new level of comfort to this warming soup. This version swaps out some of the onion for caramelized cabbage. The savory broth, infused with sweet onions and topped with cheesy croutons, remains just as satisfying, but with a veggie-packed twist.
Cabbage Steaks with Herb Butter
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Hostein, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee
These cabbage steaks are tender and sweet with an herby butter spread on top that seeps into the folds of cabbage, providing flavor to every bite.
Roasted Cabbage-Steak Spanakopita Melts
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez , Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
These roasted cabbage-steak melts are a fun spin on the classic Greek dish. Each cabbage steak is topped with a creamy spinach mixture before hitting the broiler. We love the savory flavor that smoked Cheddar cheese adds to the dish.
Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Shallot Dressing
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Cabbage gets roasted to perfection, caramelizing and developing a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the bright, zesty notes of the lemon-shallot dressing in this salad. This dish is a perfect match for just about anything, from a side with grilled chicken or roasted salmon to a topping for hearty grain bowls.
Honey-Mustard Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Up your veggie game with these roasted cabbage wedges. The natural sweetness of cabbage pairs beautifully with the tangy, caramelized honey-mustard glaze.
Creamy Chicken, Cabbage & Mushroom Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This creamy chicken-and-mushroom casserole is a comforting and protein-packed dinner perfect for busy evenings. With the combination of shredded cabbage, mushrooms and the aromatic kick of green curry paste, this dish is packed with flavor.
Balsamic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Slow-roasted with a rich balsamic-infused broth and topped with a light dusting of Parmesan, this dish transforms humble cabbage into a side dish to remember.
Creamy Cabbage & Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Tender, sautéed cabbage melds beautifully with the rich, cheesy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of tangy sweetness that brightens every bite. Serve this warming side with roasted chicken or pork, or over brown rice or another whole grain.
Marry Me Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Hostein, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee
We gave Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian twist by replacing the traditional chicken with tender cabbage wedges, all coated in a rich and flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Cabbage Steaks with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
These cabbage steaks with creamy mushroom sauce are a delicious meatless alternative to a classic steak dinner. This easy dinner is ideal for vegetarians or anyone else looking to add more comforting, plant-based meals to their menu.
Cheesy French Onion Cabbage
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
These cheesy cabbage wedges are a delicious twist on the classic flavors of French onion soup. Roasted cabbage is topped with caramelized onions, savory Gruyère cheese and a sprinkle of fresh thyme and pepper for extra depth.
Roasted Cabbage with Miso Yogurt Sauce
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This flavorful dish combines the earthy sweetness of roasted cabbage with the savory flavor of miso topped with the spicy crunch of chili crisp. White miso, with its sweet and mild flavor profile, works well here, but if you want a stronger flavor, red miso can be used in its place.
Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
The tender cabbage in this easy recipe melts in your mouth and picks up the flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese and a little spice from crushed red pepper as it simmers in a creamy broth in the oven.
Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone with Fennel & Parmesan
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A strip of Parmesan rind in the broth gives this minestrone soup a deep, layered flavor, and fresh fennel adds a bright anise note. You don’t need much pesto here—swirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
Cacio e Pepe Sautéed Cabbage
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
This dish captures the essence of the classic Italian pasta. It features a simple yet flavorful combination of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, coating strips of sliced and sautéed green cabbage.
Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad with Chicken
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This warm and inviting salad swaps crunchy romaine lettuce for sweet roasted cabbage in a fun twist on Caesar salad.
Loaded Cabbage Steaks
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
Melted cheese, bacon, scallions and a touch of sour cream are perfect toppings to add to a nicely seared cabbage steak in this low-carb twist on a classic loaded baked potato.
Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Steaks
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
These tender cabbage steaks are brushed with balsamic vinegar and oil on both sides to help with caramelization while also adding sweetness to every bite
Cabbage Steak Marsala
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
This easy vegetarian cabbage steak features thick slices of cabbage roasted and smothered in a classic Marsala mushroom sauce.
Vegan Cabbage Soup
This vegan soup is surprisingly easy to make. The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander. Just slice and dice your cabbage and fennel and you’ll be enjoying this quick healthy soup in no time.
Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with Gremolata
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These cheesy, tender-crisp cabbage slices will make anyone fall in love with the vegetable. Arranging the cabbage around the perimeter of the baking sheets is crucial as it ensures the most even browning and the crispiest Parmesan crust. The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese.
Cabbage & Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage & Mustard
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
This warming cabbage soup is packed with flavor. The bratwurst and mustard add savory flavors that are complemented by sweet potatoes and an apple slaw on top that adds sweetness and crunch. Savoy cabbage adds texture to this perfect cold-weather soup.
Sheet-Pan Beef & Cabbage Noodles
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This flavorful cabbage and beef stir-fry comes together in only 20 minutes on one baking sheet under the broiler.
Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
This slow-cooker soup has all the essential flavors of a classic cabbage roll and simmers away to create bold, warming flavors. The tomatoes and caraway seeds help create depth but don’t overshadow the rest of the flavors and the brown rice garnish rounds out the dish.
Roasted Cacio e Pepe Cabbage
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield
These perfectly roasted cabbage wedges draw inspiration from cacio e pepe, an Italian pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper.” Blooming the black pepper in butter and oil before brushing it on the cabbage deepens the flavor and ensures a peppery kick in every bite.
